Otaniemi Travel Guide
Helsinki
Popular places to visit
Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
Veikkaus Arena
Catch an event at Veikkaus Arena during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Finlandia Hall
Attend an international music event and take a guided tour of this multipurpose Helsinki venue to learn about its significant architectural history.
Helsinki Ice Hall
Catch an event at Helsinki Ice Hall during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Olympic Stadium during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
Helsinki: Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket
Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
Top hotels in Otaniemi
Heymo 1 by Sokos Hotels
Everything was nice about this hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
I really enjoyed staying at this hotel because it is very convenient for sightseeing. It made me happy, as one of the main reasons I visited Helsinki was to explore the city, and the location was perfect for that. In addition, the hotel has a unique design, and I heard that it used to be an office ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport
Clean, modern, convenient
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Marski by Scandic
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
Smart and cosy room and yet comfy. Conveniently located between airport and the city centre.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
Great rooms and amenities!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Otaniemi
Leppavaara
Discover Leppavaara, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Leppavaara include Sello Shopping Centre and Vermon Arena, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Mäkkylä Station.
Taka-Toolo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Taka-Toolo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Korjaamo Cultural Factory, and catch the metro at Toolon Halli Station or Kansanelakelaitos Station to see more of the area.
Jatkasaari
While you're in Jatkasaari, take in top sights like West Harbour Terminal or Helsinki West Terminal, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saukonpaasi Tram Stop or Saukonkatu Tram Station.
Töölö
If you're spending time in Töölö, check out sights like Finnish National Opera or Finlandia Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Toolontori Station or Hesperian Puisto Station.
Kamppi
Travellers choose Kamppi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Kamppi Station or Simonkatu Tram Stop and check out top sights like Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema.
Pasila
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Pasila. Mall of Tripla is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to see more of the city.
